Hello Venus, I’m goldfish sitting again. This time, just for 12 days. Since the pump and pond sponge was added last time, it appears that good bacteria were able to grow in the tank! This is a 5.5 gallon tank with 3 small fantails. Unfortunately, I will not be able to upgrade the tank size… Continue reading Tank Cycling
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Lethargic goldfish
Lethargic goldfish isn’t happy Lethargic goldfish is staying in one spot of the tank. He has been this way for about 1 month now. He still moves to feed but returns to the same spot and when watching him, his breathing appears very slow. We are going to buy a test kit this evening and… Continue reading Lethargic goldfish
Bulging Eye
Bulging eye goldfish emergency Bulging eye on goldfish 911. What brought me to your site was one of my fish having a bulging eye. This started months ago, or so it seems, but at first it was nothing alarming because another one got this (both eyes) but it went away. It took a while but… Continue reading Bulging Eye
New Fish Coming In
The fish is healthy before shipping, and hopefully it will arrive in the same shape It’s going to be spending its first few weeks in a tub with three relatively new comets. The new fish has just recently lost its tank mate, and may be feeling down because of it. Being stuck in a box… Continue reading New Fish Coming In
2 Koi Ponds. High Nitrates
I visited my dad’s friend’s 2 outdoor ponds today and here are the parameters: 2700gallon pond, 5.2ft 33 large koi, pond 2 years old: KH 65 GH 20 – 40 Ammonia 0.1 Nitrite 0.1 – 0.3 Nitrate 50+ (under 100) One fish in the large pond has bulging red eyes, another has a big bulge… Continue reading 2 Koi Ponds. High Nitrates
Worms Aquarium Pond
Worms aquarium pond are unsightly Worms aquarium pond are unsightly, but if you can see them, they’re probably harmless. The two common types of visual worms are planaria (flatworms) and nematodes, which are round and wiggley. Visual worms are can be brought into your fish house by plants or even your hands after digging in… Continue reading Worms Aquarium Pond
Fish proof aquarium pond
Fish proof aquarium pond to keep them safe Fish proof aquarium pond to keep goldfish and Koi safe hazardous mechanics, sharp fake plants and decorations. Countless a fish will die after being injured by a filter or pump. Water is pulled into a pond pump and then pushed back out in a powerful jet stream… Continue reading Fish proof aquarium pond
Feeding Goldfish Koi
Feeding Goldfish Koi is fun for the entire family STEP 10 Buy the Books Feeding goldfish Koi is a little more complicated than sprinkling flakes on the water surface once or twice a day. We should be feeding our fish close to the same way and the same foods they would eat in their natural environment. In… Continue reading Feeding Goldfish Koi
Performing Water Changes
Water Changes reduce nitrates, increase oxygen and mineral value STEP 8 Buy the Books Water changes must be performed frequently to keep oxygen levels up and nitrates down in our goldfish house. We’ve learned that beneficial bacteria are responsible for the nitrogen cycle. Without these friendly bugs, goldfish would be poisoned by their own waste. Keeping fish safe… Continue reading Performing Water Changes
Pond Pumps
Pond pumps belong in every goldfish and Koi house STEP 7 Buy the Books Pond pumps belong in every goldfish and Koi house. There are many fancy and expensive filtering systems available in all price ranges, some costing hundreds of dollars. Pet shop filters are designed for tropical fish; not goldfish. Standard filtering systems are located at the top… Continue reading Pond Pumps